The 2012 Waldo Canyon Fire, which destroyed 346 home, was one of Colorado's most destructive wildfires.

Credit U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Jeremy Lock

The areas with the greatest potential for wildfire are the plains of eastern Colorado until "green-up" expands, southeastern Colorado where severe to extreme drought persists, and southwest Colorado where snowpack is below average, according to the outlook.

Governor John Hickenlooper also signed three wildfire related bills into law this week including one bill that allocates $20 million towards the creation of a state aerial firefighting fleet.